Corrina Kay Williams Building Head Start

EAST ORANGE, NJLicensed Child Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity184
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address50 Washington Street, East Orange, NJ, 07017

CityEAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

CountyEssex

Phone973-266-5386

Websitehttps://www.eocdcs.org

Operating details

Capacity184

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/9/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High13
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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50 Washington Street, East Orange, NJ, 07017, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  2. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  3. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/9/2025

  • High3
  • Medium-High9
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Secure shade cover in Room 6.

    Secure shade cover in Room 6. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  2. Medium-High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Repair and repaint the ceiling with the leak in Boys bathroom downstairs.

    Repair and repaint the ceiling with the leak in Boys bathroom downstairs. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  3. Medium-High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Provide missing light cover in girls bathrooms upstairs.

    Provide missing light cover in girls bathrooms upstairs. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  4. Medium-High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean including sink in Room 5.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean including sink in Room 5. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  5. Medium-High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean including inside of the refrigerator in Room 2.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean including inside of the refrigerator in Room 2. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  6. Medium-High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling in the girls bathroom on the 1st floor.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling in the girls bathroom on the 1st floor. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  7. Medium-High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(1) — Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling in Room 1.

    Ensure all surfaces are clean and in good repair including ceiling in Room 1. Regulation: (a) Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: 1. The center shall be free of moisture resulting from water leaks or seepage. 2. Floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. 4. Carpeting shall be securely fastened to the floor. 9. Toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  8. Medium-High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(10) — Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children.

    Ensure that all toxic substances are inaccessible to the children. Regulation: Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: all corrosive agents, insecticides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, any products under pressure in an aerosol spray can, and any toxic substance shall be stored in a locked cabinet or in an enclosure located in an area not accessible to the children.

    Corrected 6/9/2025
  9. Medium risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) — Repair and/or paint surfaces including molding in multi purpose room.

    Repair and/or paint surfaces including molding in multi purpose room. Regulation: Walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of: i. Excessive peeling or chipped paint; or ii. Heavily soiled conditions.

    Corrected 12/2/2025
  10. Medium risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(a)(19) — Post radon testing results in a prominent location.

    Post radon testing results in a prominent location. Regulation: the center shall test for the presence of radon gas in each classroom on the lowest floor level used by children at least once every five years and shall post the test results in a prominent location in all buildings at the center, as specified in N.J.S.A. 30:5B-5.2.

    Corrected 9/5/2025
  11. Medium risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.3(f)(2) — Secure toilet seat covers throughout the center.

    Secure toilet seat covers throughout the center. Regulation: Toilet facility requirements are as follows: mirrors, dispensers, and other equipment shall be fastened securely.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  12. High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(a) — Provide CARI clearance for 2 staff. 9.5.25. Provide CARI clearance for one staff.

    Provide CARI clearance for 2 staff. 9.5.25. Provide CARI clearance for one staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall provide for himself or herself, and shall obtain from all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis, written consent for the Department to conduct a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) background check to determine whether an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against any such person. If a staff member refused to consent to a CARI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member's employment at the center.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  13. High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.11(a) — Provide CHRI clearance for 2 staff. 9.5.25. Provide CARI clearance for one staff.

    Provide CHRI clearance for 2 staff. 9.5.25. Provide CARI clearance for one staff. Regulation: As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). If a staff member refuses to consent to a CHRI background check, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall immediately terminate the staff member’s employment at the center.

    Corrected 10/6/2025
  14. Medium-High risk6/9/2025

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-5.2(d) — Provide a current fire certificate as required.

    Provide a current fire certificate as required. Regulation: An applicant seeking the renewal of a license or of a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval to continue operating a center shall obtain and maintain on file a fire safety inspection certificate for the building based on a fire inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months. If the center prepares meals, the applicant seeking renewal shall obtain and maintain on file a satisfactory Sanitary Inspection Certificate, as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:24, indicating that the kitchen is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the State Sanitary Code, based on a sanitary inspection conducted within the preceding 12 months.

    Corrected 9/5/2025

2024

  1. High risk9/9/2024

    N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) — Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 10.9.24. Provide CARI clearance for sponsor representative and one staff. 11.13.24. 11.13.24. Provide CARI clearance for staff representative.

    Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. 10.9.24. Provide CARI clearance for sponsor representative and one staff. 11.13.24. 11.13.24. Provide CARI clearance for staff representative. Regulation: When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member.

    Corrected 12/13/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: EAST ORANGE, Essex County
  • Capacity: 184
  • Type: Licensed Child Care Center

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